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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 887.53 and 396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 887.53 and 396.89 is: 594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 887.53 = 396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/887.53 = 396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 887.53 × 396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 352,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,251.78/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.89

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